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“I would love to do Shakespeare, either onstage or on film.” quote by John Cho — Download Open image

“I would love to do Shakespeare, either onstage or on film.”

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk Show, 2022

He expresses a desire to perform Shakespeare, whether on stage or in film.

In simple terms: Wants to act in Shakespeare productions.

Key Takeaway

Pursue Shakespeare roles.

Themes

artistic ambition theatre film career goals

Mood

enthusiastic hopeful

Type

aspirational career

When to use this quote

auditions
training
networking

Key Concepts

classical literature acting technique

Questions to Reflect On

What draws you to Shakespeare?
How would you adapt stage performance to film?

A Different Perspective

Shakespeare may not suit every actor’s style.

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